4 Substacks That Are Changing How Founders Find Business Grants
These newsletters serve business funding opportunities on a silver platter.
If you’ve ever found yourself deep in a Google spiral searching “easy small business grants for women”, this one’s for you. Because between launching a brand, making content, answering emails, and maybe remembering to eat lunch, who has time to dig through government portals and outdated grant blogs? Enter Substack. These cleverly curated newsletters do the legwork, surfacing real time grant opportunities straight to your inbox. No spreadsheets or government jargon required. Whether you’re a startup founder, a content creator, or a solopreneur with receipts, here are four newsletters bringing the grant game to your fingertips.
Grants For Creators
Founded by Danielle Desir Corbett, a grant winning podcaster, author, and founder of The Thought Card , Grants for Creators is the weekly Substack your inbox didn’t know it needed. Danielle knows firsthand how game changing funding can be for creatives and small business owners, so she curates real-time grant leads for podcasters, writers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and more. Think fellowships, project based grants, etc. Bonus: she includes tips on how to make your application stand out, and she doesn’t gatekeep. It’s like having a funding savvy friend who forwards you only the good stuff.
Grants For Small Business Owners
Curated by Patrina Dixon, founder of It’$ My Money, bestselling author, and international speaker, Grants for Small Business Owners delivers a monthly roundup of fresh funding opportunities tailored for small businesses and non profits. Each edition features a curated list of available grants, funding programs, and business accelerator opportunities. With a grant writer on the team, subscribers gain access to expert insights and support, enhancing their chances of securing funding. Whether you're seeking capital to launch, grow, or sustain your business, this newsletter offers a streamlined approach to discovering and applying for grants.
Grant Success Weekly
Curated by Darcy, a dedicated business coach, Grant Success Weekly is your go to resource for accessing over $100K in grants and debt free funding to grow and scale your business. Each week, Darcy shares actionable insights and opportunities tailored for both new and existing business owners. Whether you're launching a startup or expanding an established venture, this newsletter provides the tools and information to help you secure the funding you need.
Grant Me Strength
Curated by Melania Jackson, an AuDHD business coach, Sassy & Neurospicy is a newsletter dedicated to helping ADHD and autistic entrepreneurs access grants, delegate effectively, and recover from burnout. With a focus on providing actionable strategies and resources, Melania offers insights tailored to the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent business owners. Subscribers can expect guidance on securing funding, building sustainable business practices, and embracing their neurodivergent strengths.
